POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
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Keeping cool during surgery may prevent Post-Op confusion
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a method to carefully manage body temperature during a complex surgery for pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can lower the risk of postoperative delirium, a state of confusion that can occur after surgery. About …
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aerospace Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can prevent postoperative delirium—sudden confusion and disorientation—in older adults after urological surgery. About 220 patients aged 60 and older will re…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Nasal spray may stop Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a dexmedetomidine nasal spray can reduce confusion (delirium) in older adults after lung surgery. About 264 patients aged 65 and older will receive either the spray or a placebo. The goal is to see if the spray lowers the chance of delirium and improves r…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Nasal spray may ward off Post-Surgery confusion in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nasal spray called dexmedetomidine, used at night, can help older adults (ages 65-90) sleep better and prevent delirium (sudden confusion) after major abdominal surgery. Half of the 400 participants will receive the spray, and half will receive a placeb…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Ear zap during heart surgery may prevent Post-Op brain fog
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mild electrical pulse to a nerve in the ear during heart surgery can lower the chance of confusion (delirium) and reduce anxiety and depression after the operation. About 270 adults having planned heart surgery will receive either the real stimulation o…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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New study aims to predict and prevent complications in older surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 1,200 older adults (65+) who are at higher risk for complications after heart or blood vessel surgery. Researchers will test a computer program that predicts risks and also study whether personalized pre-surgery coaching and special care during surgery can …
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Do women get less family time after surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a person's sex affects their risk of becoming confused after surgery (called postoperative delirium) and whether family visits help. Researchers will follow 471 older adults having non-cardiac surgery, checking for confusion twice daily and tracking ho…
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Sponsor: Julian Rössler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden signs that foretell heart surgery dangers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 3,000 adults having planned heart surgery to find out if things like genes, blood markers, and even voice recordings can help predict serious complications such as kidney injury, delirium, or bleeding. Researchers will collect samples and data before, during, …
Matched conditions: POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM (POD)
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC